Car crash statistics in Upland, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 3,827 crashes were reported in Upland from 2021–2025, 2,450 with an injury and 31 with a death. 64% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 64% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 38% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,827 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed34% · 1,305
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 516
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 474
• Driving under the influence9% · 363
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 345

By type of collision: rear end 37%, broadside 25%, side swipe 17%, hit object 13%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 118 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 112 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 147 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Upland each year?

Reported crashes in Upland: 2021: 810, 2022: 811, 2023: 809, 2024: 737, 2025: 660. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Upland?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Upland is 5 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Upland?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,827 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Upland?

31 crashes killed someone in 3,827 reported crashes in Upland from 2021–2025, and 2,450 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Upland involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

118 involved a pedestrian (3%), 112 involved a bicyclist (3%), 147 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 3,827 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.